135i Best Possible Mods!

dacosta135i · 04-17-2017, 10:32 AM

Hey 1Addicts!

Last week I sold my G35 and purchased a 135I, and damn did I make a good choice. Loving the car, and now its time to put some work into it. I have a couple modifications in my mind to do first including interior, exterior and engine. I want some input before purchasing products. Below I have a list of the products I have looked at getting. If anyone has better products in their car or recommend something else let me know!

If I dont have a link its because I have found a website yet or I havent found the product yet!

For the engine parts I havent decided on any brands yet so comment with best brands possible, or bang for your buck!

Greatly Appreciated!!

Interior:
Eonon GA6165 Android Car GPS Double Din
https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GP...PS/GA6165.html

Exterior:
AutoCarbon Performance Carbon Fiber Lip Spoiler
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...e-Lip-Spoiler/

LUX H8 180's
https://www.luxangeleyes.com/collect...cts/lux-h8-180

Black Line Tail Lights
No Link

Front Lip/Splitter
No Link

Engine:

Intercooler

Intake

BOV

ChargePipe

Thanks people!!

Juggernaut135i · 04-17-2017, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacosta135i

Hey 1Addicts!

Last week I sold my G35 and purchased a 135I, and damn did I make a good choice. Loving the car, and now its time to put some work into it. I have a couple modifications in my mind to do first including interior, exterior and engine. I want some input before purchasing products. Below I have a list of the products I have looked at getting. If anyone has better products in their car or recommend something else let me know!

If I dont have a link its because I have found a website yet or I havent found the product yet!

For the engine parts I havent decided on any brands yet so comment with best brands possible, or bang for your buck!

Greatly Appreciated!!

Interior:
Eonon GA6165 Android Car GPS Double Din
https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GP...PS/GA6165.html

Exterior:
AutoCarbon Performance Carbon Fiber Lip Spoiler
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...e-Lip-Spoiler/

LUX H8 180's
https://www.luxangeleyes.com/collect...cts/lux-h8-180

Black Line Tail Lights
No Link

Front Lip/Splitter
No Link

Engine:

Intercooler

Intake

BOV

ChargePipe

Thanks people!!

I did the LUX H8 180s instead of the V5s only because they're brighter. Be careful. I had to improvise the wiring because BMW used very shitty insulation on inside the headlight assembly. So when I opened the back of the housing all the insulation was deteriorating. I know it's plug and play, but I wired it myself for the drivers side so I didn't have to pay 500 for a shop to do it. That's just my two cents when replacing the angel eye bulbs.

Happy modding

ExigeS · 04-17-2017, 11:02 AM

That Eonon GA6165 Android Car GPS Double Din looks neat, I didn't even know this existed.

Did you confirm that it fits in an E82? Only specifies E9X models, but I don't know whether or not it's a direct fit for the equipment between those models

Fakemike · 04-17-2017, 12:42 PM

Congrats dacosta135i on the purchase! Keep searching around this site, there is a lot of great info and people's experiences with different products. Here is my 2 cents on some of the things that I'm familiar with.

-The radio you linked is for 3 series, here is link with the radio for e82 (135i):

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1371480

Here is a video of it:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qky...geIvkLYLg/view

I don't have any personal experience with the radio and I love the idea of a in dash screen for GPS, gauges etc. but I worry about the quality of a cheap no-name radio.

-Carbon trunk spoilers can be found on ebay for ~$150 Here is a thread about them (you might have to fish through it to see carbon ones)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512

-Most people get blacklines from Schmiedmann, here is a thread all about them:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674384

-For you engine, a popular upgrade is a tune. The two most popular choices are JB4 or MHD flash.

MHD info: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=18164971

dacosta135i · 04-17-2017, 01:06 PM

Thanks guys!

dacosta135i · 04-17-2017, 01:38 PM

What intake would you guys recommend?

infinitekidM2C · 04-17-2017, 01:43 PM

Tune is by far the biggest mod. JB4, Dinan, COBB, MHD. This will transform your car.

I'd really research your double din idea because i don't know of very many people that have done it - very rare to mess with that.

6MT_Addict · 04-17-2017, 02:25 PM

Welcome!

If you're not dead set on carbon fiber for the rear lip you should check out these painted ones out of Taiwan for $88, they are fantastic for the price.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512

Great choice on the Lux, have a look T my DIY when they come in, as they can cause adaptive headlight errors. My DIY shows how to get around this.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1120936

rominun · 04-17-2017, 08:50 PM

A tune is the best way to get the most power from your car. If you want more, you can get downpipes and intakes, which open the turbos even more. I have tune, downpipes and an intake and it is a blast. Im getting a charge pipe and Intercooler to eventually run e85.

dacosta135i · 04-17-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rominun

A tune is the best way to get the most power from your car. If you want more, you can get downpipes and intakes, which open the turbos even more. I have tune, downpipes and an intake and it is a blast. Im getting a charge pipe and Intercooler to eventually run e85.

What charge pipe and intercooler are you running ?

dacosta135i · 04-17-2017, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Welcome!

If you're not dead set on carbon fiber for the rear lip you should check out these painted ones out of Taiwan for $88, they are fantastic for the price.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512

Great choice on the Lux, have a look T my DIY when they come in, as they can cause adaptive headlight errors. My DIY shows how to get around this.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1120936

Im cool with gloss black rear lip. Only thing is on that post the ebay link is sold out. I found another one for similar price, is this relatively the same product?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAINTED-1er-...3D321171469371
Thanks for the reply

rominun · 04-18-2017, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacosta135i

Quote:

Originally Posted by rominun

A tune is the best way to get the most power from your car. If you want more, you can get downpipes and intakes, which open the turbos even more. I have tune, downpipes and an intake and it is a blast. Im getting a charge pipe and Intercooler to eventually run e85.

What charge pipe and intercooler are you running ?

i'm getting an er chargepipe with hks blow fr valve and most likely a vrsf 5 inch intercooler.

6MT_Addict · 04-18-2017, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacosta135i

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Welcome!

If you're not dead set on carbon fiber for the rear lip you should check out these painted ones out of Taiwan for $88, they are fantastic for the price.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512

Great choice on the Lux, have a look T my DIY when they come in, as they can cause adaptive headlight errors. My DIY shows how to get around this.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1120936

Im cool with gloss black rear lip. Only thing is on that post the ebay link is sold out. I found another one for similar price, is this relatively the same product?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAINTED-1er-...3D321171469371
Thanks for the reply

Looks like it, appears to be the same seller.

When I got mine I just went to the sellers web store and searched for 'e82' to see multiple listings for the spoiler

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-19-2017, 11:37 AM

For back for the buck performance, consider VRSF.

They have Intake, Intercooler, Charge Pipe and Downpipes which are all very popular.

Also you may want to consider checking out the HPB 240W Angel Eyes, very bright and great price point, I have them on my personal car too.

wherewuat · 04-19-2017, 05:59 PM

Someone has the black lines LCI lights for sale on the classifieds for sale page for $200 shipped.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1357409

As for the DCI, I say get the Burger Motorsports intake. MSG me and I can probably help you get them new for $100 shipped.

DP's, go for VRSF V2. Can cop them used on the classifieds for $250-300. Brand new is only $380ish so still not a bad deal.

VRSF charge pipe is $179 for the N54. Supposedly more consistent fit than Cobb.

I got some angel eye cree led bulbs off of Alibaba for $28 and them shits have done me solid. The inner lens is a bit brighter than the outside, but I can live with it for the cost I paid.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-20-2017, 01:53 PM

There is no best mods, lots of high quality parts offered by a proven brands. best will depend on your mod goals and your budget

Bodie217 · 04-20-2017, 10:36 PM

Tuner: Cobb or JB4

Intercooler - VRSF, ETS, ActiveAutowerke

Intake (i think you mean turbo inlets?) - VRSF

BOV - Stock divertor valves, or upgrade to Forge DV's

ChargePipe - VRSF

I recommend some downpipes too! Catless if you can do it

dsocold · 04-20-2017, 11:29 PM

i got a cobb chargepipe and had to remove my throttle body to install it super tight fit but in a way i feel its more secure now...

Mr Gasser · 04-21-2017, 07:41 AM

If you install cat-less down pipes, you will have to install the CEL eliminator kit, so you can pass inspection...but you're in Canada, so not sure...the bigger inter-cooler/intake along with the down pipes will enable you to go stage 2 on the tune, which can really give you some breakneck performance...

04-17-2017, 10:32 AM	#1
dacosta135i Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	135i Best Possible Mods! Hey 1Addicts! Last week I sold my G35 and purchased a 135I, and damn did I make a good choice. Loving the car, and now its time to put some work into it. I have a couple modifications in my mind to do first including interior, exterior and engine. I want some input before purchasing products. Below I have a list of the products I have looked at getting. If anyone has better products in their car or recommend something else let me know! If I dont have a link its because I have found a website yet or I havent found the product yet! For the engine parts I havent decided on any brands yet so comment with best brands possible, or bang for your buck! Greatly Appreciated!! Interior: Eonon GA6165 Android Car GPS Double Din https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GP...PS/GA6165.html Exterior: AutoCarbon Performance Carbon Fiber Lip Spoiler https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...e-Lip-Spoiler/ LUX H8 180's https://www.luxangeleyes.com/collect...cts/lux-h8-180 Black Line Tail Lights No Link Front Lip/Splitter No Link Engine: Intercooler Intake BOV ChargePipe Thanks people!!
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04-17-2017, 11:02 AM	#3
ExigeS Enlisted Member 8 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	That Eonon GA6165 Android Car GPS Double Din looks neat, I didn't even know this existed. Did you confirm that it fits in an E82? Only specifies E9X models, but I don't know whether or not it's a direct fit for the equipment between those models
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04-17-2017, 12:42 PM	#4
Fakemike First Lieutenant 369 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 135i N54 MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Congrats dacosta135i on the purchase! Keep searching around this site, there is a lot of great info and people's experiences with different products. Here is my 2 cents on some of the things that I'm familiar with. -The radio you linked is for 3 series, here is link with the radio for e82 (135i): http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1371480 Here is a video of it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qky...geIvkLYLg/view I don't have any personal experience with the radio and I love the idea of a in dash screen for GPS, gauges etc. but I worry about the quality of a cheap no-name radio. -Carbon trunk spoilers can be found on ebay for ~$150 Here is a thread about them (you might have to fish through it to see carbon ones) http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512 -Most people get blacklines from Schmiedmann, here is a thread all about them: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674384 -For you engine, a popular upgrade is a tune. The two most popular choices are JB4 or MHD flash. MHD info: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=18164971
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04-17-2017, 01:06 PM	#5
dacosta135i Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!
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04-17-2017, 01:38 PM	#6
dacosta135i Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	What intake would you guys recommend?
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04-17-2017, 01:43 PM	#7
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Tune is by far the biggest mod. JB4, Dinan, COBB, MHD. This will transform your car. I'd really research your double din idea because i don't know of very many people that have done it - very rare to mess with that.
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6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Welcome! If you're not dead set on carbon fiber for the rear lip you should check out these painted ones out of Taiwan for $88, they are fantastic for the price. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877512 Great choice on the Lux, have a look T my DIY when they come in, as they can cause adaptive headlight errors. My DIY shows how to get around this. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1120936 __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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rominun Banned 170 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2008 Bmw 135i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (0)	A tune is the best way to get the most power from your car. If you want more, you can get downpipes and intakes, which open the turbos even more. I have tune, downpipes and an intake and it is a blast. Im getting a charge pipe and Intercooler to eventually run e85.
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04-19-2017, 11:37 AM	#14
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	For back for the buck performance, consider VRSF. They have Intake, Intercooler, Charge Pipe and Downpipes which are all very popular. Also you may want to consider checking out the HPB 240W Angel Eyes, very bright and great price point, I have them on my personal car too.
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04-19-2017, 05:59 PM	#15
wherewuat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Someone has the black lines LCI lights for sale on the classifieds for sale page for $200 shipped. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1357409 As for the DCI, I say get the Burger Motorsports intake. MSG me and I can probably help you get them new for $100 shipped. DP's, go for VRSF V2. Can cop them used on the classifieds for $250-300. Brand new is only $380ish so still not a bad deal. VRSF charge pipe is $179 for the N54. Supposedly more consistent fit than Cobb. I got some angel eye cree led bulbs off of Alibaba for $28 and them shits have done me solid. The inner lens is a bit brighter than the outside, but I can live with it for the cost I paid.
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04-20-2017, 10:36 PM	#17
Bodie217 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 252 Posts Drives: '10 135i, '14 WRX, '14 Sequoia Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	Tuner: Cobb or JB4 Intercooler - VRSF, ETS, ActiveAutowerke Intake (i think you mean turbo inlets?) - VRSF BOV - Stock divertor valves, or upgrade to Forge DV's ChargePipe - VRSF I recommend some downpipes too! Catless if you can do it __________________ -2010 BMW 135i - Titanium Silver - Procede v3/ETS 5" IC/AR Catless DP>N54mid>Berk Race/BMS OCC/VRSF Turbo Inlets & CP/SP rotors/Pagid RS29/APEX ARC8/Ohlins DFV/M3 Full Suspension and Bushings/Wavetrac LSD // 395rwhp/469rwtq on 91oct -2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum - Overlander
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04-20-2017, 11:29 PM	#18
dsocold Captain 198 Rep 684 Posts Drives: f06 640i GC. E82 N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	i got a cobb chargepipe and had to remove my throttle body to install it super tight fit but in a way i feel its more secure now...
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04-21-2017, 07:41 AM	#19
Mr Gasser First Lieutenant 73 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 135i 09 M-Sport Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	If you install cat-less down pipes, you will have to install the CEL eliminator kit, so you can pass inspection...but you're in Canada, so not sure...the bigger inter-cooler/intake along with the down pipes will enable you to go stage 2 on the tune, which can really give you some breakneck performance...
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